Research Certificate for High School Students
Summer Research Program for High School Students
At Lahey Clinic, we are proud to support the next generation of medical researchers. Our Certificate Program in Medical Research helps students build a deeper understanding of research methods, objectivities, ethics and regulations while gaining real-world experience in an academic medical setting.
Lahey’s Medical Research Certificate Program is open to rising high school juniors and seniors. Students in gap years between high school and undergraduate school and those between undergraduate school and medical school are also invited to apply.
Curriculum
Our course curriculum covers a variety of topics, including:
- History of research
- Research methods
- FDA new drug and device regulatory approval processes
- Human subjects protections
- Animal welfare
- Ethical conduct
- Simulation
- Funding research
- Research career development pathways
Application Requirements
When submitting your application, please provide the following materials:
- Personal statement
- Resume and transcript
- Completed application form
- Parental consent form (for students under the age of 18)
- At least one letter of recommendation
Participants are expected to commit to approximately 20-30 hours each week.
Program Requirements
Participants in the certificate program will be required to satisfy the following requirements:
- Completion of online courses
- Attendance at least five (5) lectures
- Attendance at least five (5) weekly Journal Club meetings
- Completion of practicum
- Final presentation describing independent research project
For questions, please contact Research Administration at Lahey by phone at 781-744-8027 or email at lhmc-research-administration@lahey.org.
